2-(3-guanidinophenyl)-3-mercaptopropanoic acid

2-(3-Guanidinophenyl)-3-mercaptopropanoic acid is a synthetic small molecule belonging to the class of benzene and substituted derivatives, specifically aromatic homomonocyclic compounds. It features a guanidino group attached to a phenyl ring and a mercaptopropanoic acid moiety. The compound has been studied as an experimental agent with potential biological activity, notably as an inhibitor of certain enzymes. Its mechanism of action is reported as an inhibitor (target unspecified in public sources), but it has been referenced in research related to enzyme inhibition and drug repurposing efforts[1][2][3][9]. There are no approved therapeutic indications or marketed formulations for this compound.

Other names

ChEMBL245787ChEMBL-245787ChEMBL 245787(2R)-2-{3-[(diaminomethylidene)amino]phenyl}-3-sulfanylpropanoic acid